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RFU statement on European Rugby

10 April 2014 0 comments

RFU Chairman Bill Beaumont CBE said: “The benefits will be seen far and wide, from the clubs to the supporters, sponsors and everyone who has […]

Nick Cain: Here’s how All Blacks Test could have moved

9 April 2014 2 comments

There are times when it is blatantly obvious that the standards of excellence now demanded of England’s professional rugby players are not always mirrored in […]

League restructuring vote faces two-month delay

8 April 2014 0 comments

Opponents of RFU plans to reduce the size of leagues below the Champi- onship have scored a crucial victory fol- lowing confirmation that a final […]

RFU fail in bid to get All Blacks Test switch

8 April 2014 1 comment

Concerted attempts by the RFU to change the Test schedule for England’s summer tour of New Zealand in June have failed.

Brendan Gallagher: 150 years on and rugby’s oldest rivalry just as fierce

21 March 2014 1 comment

They have been knocking lumps out of each other for 150 years now so it was probably fitting that Richmond and Blackheath fought out a […]

Jacques Burger: Rugby’s brutal so don’t play if you can’t take the pain

13 March 2014 0 comments

Jacques Burger, arguably Premiership Rugby’s toughest tackler, admits to being concerned over the long-term effects of professional rugby’s relentless brutality.

RFU face legal action over league restructure

12 March 2014 0 comments

The Rugby Football Union faces court action by lower league clubs unless controversial plans to restructure the National Leagues are dropped.

The EDRU are aiming to beat the Welsh and take on the world!

7 March 2014 1 comment

The England Deaf Rugby Union team are looking for individual player sponsorships to assist the players with travelling cost and to enable companies that normally […]

Falcon Kieran Brookes hit with six-week ban

5 March 2014 1 comment

Newcastle Falcons tighthead prop Kieran Brookes has been handed a six week ban for acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to law 10.4(m) following an […]

England Sevens to take on Wales at Twickenham

3 March 2014 0 comments

England will take on Wales in a one-off Sevens international staged immediately after Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations contest between the countries at Twickenham. The match […]

Nick Cain: ‘Slammin Sam’ Burgess could be hit for England

13 February 2014 0 comments

Sam Burgess might just be the answer to England‘s 2015 prayers. The idea of an outstanding 18 stone, 6ft 5ins athlete at inside-centre, who comes […]

Peter Jackson: Ordeal of Iestyn Harris is a warning to Sam Burgess

13 February 2014 0 comments

The Welsh Rugby Union’s first central contract, as awarded to Iestyn Harris, amounted to £1.6m with half of it paid to Leeds Rhinos in a […]

Brendan Gallagher talks Calcutta Cup with Peter Brown

7 February 2014 1 comment

It’s exactly 50 years ago since Peter Brown started taking the sword to the Sassenachs in earnest and, save for Robert the Bruce and William […]

Brendan Gallagher: Georgia on my mind as the cosy club stick together

9 January 2014 2 comments

Lacking a degree in applied mathematics I only look at the IRB world rankings once a year and that is in the first week of […]

Jeff Probyn: Why I’m backing the WRU in showdown with regions

9 January 2014 1 comment

As if the Greek tragedy of the European Cup was not enough we now have a Welsh suicide pact that seems destined to create mayhem […]

Brendan Gallagher: RFU Championship clubs face a vital strategy meeting

8 January 2014 0 comments

Later this month the chairmen and owners of the 12 RFU Championship clubs will lock themselves away in a Birmingham Hotel room with a pile […]

Championship clubs’ rage over Anglo-Welsh proposals

8 January 2014 2 comments

Championship chair- man Geoff Irvine believes it is highly unlikely the Rugby Football Union will sanction a 16-team Anglo-Welsh league, describing plans as “scandalous.”

Jeff Probyn: Why didn’t BT deal with the other leagues as well?

3 January 2014 2 comments

As the European row still rumbles along with a myriad of possible outcomes, it’s time to reflect on what started it. The sudden announcement that […]

Breakaway or die, Welsh regions are warned

24 December 2013 1 comment

The man who created the Welsh regions is urging them to break away and join the English Premiership or face destruction.

Jeff Probyn: One hundred years on – and rugby hasn’t changed

20 December 2013 0 comments

There is a saying that there is nothing new in rugby and I think I may have found the proof. While clearing the attic, I […]

Jeff Probyn: South African link would make Stuart Lancaster happy

13 December 2013 1 comment

Last week I said the Premiership would have to look further afield if they wanted to find a replacement for those they have left behind […]

RFU CEO Ian Ritchie optimistic over Heineken Cup row

11 December 2013 0 comments

Rugby Football Union CEO Ian Ritchie is confident English clubs will compete in a European tournament next season. The Premiership clubs confirmed last week their […]

Jeff Probyn: Fans are shortchanged twice in one bad week

6 December 2013 2 comments

What do the RFU and the Premiership have in common? First, both have hit the headlines this week with announcements that most rugby fans will […]

Martyn Thomas – “Mark McCafferty should go – he led us into wilderness”

4 December 2013 1 comment

Ever since the Anglo-French club pact was formed Martyn Thomas has predicted that the Top 14 clubs would fold like a soggy croissant once the […]

Bath Rugby tackling concussion head-on

4 December 2013 1 comment

Bath have launched a new programme aimed at helping local schools and rugby clubs to be aware of the dangers of, and the best treatment […]

Richard De Carpentier faces eye-gouging hearing

3 December 2013 1 comment

Richard De Carpentier will appear in front of a RFU disciplinary hearing for eye-gouging next week. The Worcester Warriors flanker has been charged with “making contact with […]

Make the Championship a closed shop says Kenny Logan

27 November 2013 2 comments

London Scottish director Kenny Logan has called for the Green King IPA Championship to be ring-fenced to allow professional second tier clubs time to develop their businesses.

Room 101: Adam Canning – Birmingham & Solihull fly-half

31 October 2013 0 comments

1. Lazy & complacent sports media There are so many people stealing a living in sports media. I can’t stand listening to Talksport and hearing […]

20 Questions: Mark Mapletoft – Harlequins backs coach

9 October 2013 0 comments

Pleased with your coaching career so far? Crikey, yes. I started as an academy coach at Saracens, then worked for the RFU before joining Quins […]

VIDEO: 2013-2014 England kit launch

9 October 2013 0 comments

Canterbury and England Rugby have unveiled the new England home kit, which will be worn by the England squad during all of the QBE Internationals, […]

Jeff Probyn: Clubs face oblivion if RFU take on PRL over Europe

4 October 2013 55 comments

Financial Oblivion are the words used by Bath’s owner Bruce Craig when describing the possible fate facing the RaboDirect Pro12 if they don’t join the […]

England Saxons to face Irish Wolfhounds at Kingsholm

1 October 2013 1 comment

England Saxons will face the O2 Ireland Wolfhounds at Kingsholm on Saturday, January 25 it was announced today.. The match will be live on Sky […]

Mike Friday joins London Scottish as backs coach

30 September 2013 0 comments

As revealed in The Rugby Paper on Sunday by Neale Harvey, Mike Friday has joined London Scottish as backs coach for an initial three month period. […]

England and Canterbury unveil new alternate kit

24 September 2013 3 comments

Canterbury and the RFU have revealed the brand new red and white striped ‘1871’ collection, featured alongside the alternate kit for the 2013/14 season. The […]

Nick Wood hit by eight-week ban for stamping

18 September 2013 0 comments

Nick Wood was tonight suspended for eight weeks by a RFU Disciplinary Panel. The Gloucester prop was found guilty stamping on Saracens flanker Jacques Burger last […]

20 Questions: Russell Earnshaw – former England Sevens coach

18 September 2013 1 comment

You left England 7s last month. Why? A family decision. Last year I was away 140 days and in my last year coaching Birmingham, in […]

A red wave rolls off the Solent to remember Cliff

18 September 2013 1 comment

Towards the end of an inspirational life, Cliff Morgan found himself confronted one day by the question of mortality and his final journey.

Jeff Probyn: Front rows must discover the lost arts – or perish

13 September 2013 0 comments

I was at Twickenham this week and found myself at a Press conference outlining the new scrum engagement call, along with various members of the […]

Simon Amor named England Sevens head coach

11 September 2013 0 comments

The RFU today named Simon Amor as the new England Sevens Head Coach. Amor is a former England Sevens captain and will join the RFU […]

Referees in quit threat over RFU’s ‘Big Brother’ plan

10 September 2013 0 comments

Premiership Rugby’s desire to exert increasing influence over referees was behind Ed Morrison’s shock decision to quit his post as head of elite refereeing on the eve of the new season, The Rugby Paper can reveal.

Sanderson and his Quins have a day to remember

26 August 2013 1 comment

This was a remarkable cup final victory on so many levels. For starters, Harlequins had endured a shocking Premiership campaign, winning just two of their […]

20 Questions: Gavin Cattle – Cornish Pirates scrum-half

20 August 2013 0 comments

Been anywhere nice on holiday? I had a few days on the Scilly Isles and the rest of the time has been spent renovating a […]

Jeff Probyn: Now we must research the true risk of dementia

16 August 2013 1 comment

With all the excitement of the announcement of the new elite player squad some rather bad news almost slipped under the radar last week. Brain […]

Richard Cockerill fails to get ban reduced

31 July 2013 1 comment

LEICESTER Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill has failed to reduce his nine-game suspension at a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing. But the ban has been […]

Room 101: Mike Aspinall – Harrogate player-coach

21 July 2013 0 comments

1. Essay writing I wouldn’t say that I’m the most academic person by any stretch of the imagination. But, as someone who’s nearing the end […]

Jeff Probyn: High ticket prices will keep kids away from World Cup

12 July 2013 2 comments

Well that’s it for another four years (12 if you’re Australian), the end of another Lions tour with all the angst and controversy, heroes and […]

Newcastle sign Junior World Champion

10 July 2013 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons have completed the signing of England U20s lock Dominic Barrow from Leeds Carnegie on a two-year deal. Standing at 6’8” tall and weighing […]

20 Questions: Katy McLean – England Women 7s

5 July 2013 0 comments

Enjoying your stint in 7s? It’s been a massive learning curve as it’s a completely different game. But it’s a really good experience, the six […]

Nine-game ban for Richard Cockerill

2 July 2013 2 comments

Richard Cockerill has been banned for nine games for using ‘obscene and inappropriate’ language towards the fourth official in the last Premiership final. The Leicester […]

RFU announce 2013-2014 Greene King IPA Championship fixtures

26 June 2013 1 comment

The Rugby Football Union today announced the fixtures for the upcoming 2013-2014 Championship season. The regular season has been extended from 22 to 23 rounds […]

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